10Minute Microwave Sweet Potato with Korean Honey Butter
460kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato (medium sized)
- 15 g unsalted butter (about 1 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch dried parsley (optional, or cinnamon powder is good too)
Equipment
- 1 Microwave (or air fryer, oven)
- 1 microwave safe steam bowl with lid (or microwave safe bowl with plastic wrap)
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spoon
Method
- Scrub the sweet potato thoroughly under running water.
- Place the sweet potato in a microwave-safe dish. Cover it with a lid or plastic wrap (poke a few holes for steam). Microwave for 5–7 minutes*Alternative: Bake or air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until soft.1 sweet potato
- Once cooked, slice the sweet potato in half lengthwise. Add butter, drizzle with honey,15 g unsalted butter, 1 tbsp honey
- and top with mozzarella cheese.2 tbsp mozzarella cheese
- Microwave again for 1 minute, until the cheese melts.* Alternative: Bake or air fry at 180°C (355°F) for 5–10 minutes.
- Sprinkle dried or fresh parsley, or for a more traditional touch, dust with cinnamon powder as in the original recipe.1 pinch dried parsley
Nutrition
Calories460kcalCarbohydrates64gProtein11gFat19gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat5gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol56mgSodium319mgPotassium826mgFiber7gSugar27gVitamin A32660IUVitamin C7mgCalcium236mgIron2mg